This bill amends the existing law regarding the judicial district indigent defender fund in Louisiana. Specifically, it modifies R.S. 15:168(B)(1)(a) to change the population threshold for municipalities that are exempt from remitting special costs to the district indigent defender fund. The previous threshold of "five thousand" has been increased to "nine thousand," meaning that mayors' courts in municipalities with populations below this new limit will not be required to remit these costs.

The bill maintains the requirement for courts of original criminal jurisdiction, with the exception of certain municipalities, to remit a sum of forty-five dollars for specific violations, which is in addition to other fines and costs. This change aims to provide a more equitable approach to funding indigent defense services in Louisiana by adjusting the population criteria for exemptions.

Statutes affected:
HB978 Original: 15:168(B)(1)
HB978 Engrossed: 15:168(B)(1)
HB978 Enrolled: 15:168(B)(1)
HB978 Act 930: 15:168(B)(1)